National League North

Sandgrounders rescued by masterclass from McMillan

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
5 February 2023

By Mike Nield

CHORLEY 1
SOUTHPORT 2
THE adage ‘goals change games’ was never truer than in this closely-contested derby.
The visitors failed to seriously test home keeper Matt Urwin early on and the hosts were value for their half-time lead that came from a series of corners, Scott
Wilson bundling the ball into the net from close range. Earlier Southport keeper Tony McMillan had denied Jon Ustabasi with a fine reflex save.
The whole complexion of the game changed within two minutes of the restart.
A poorly-conceded corner resulted in Chris Doyle thrusting himself t...

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